Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hushed

/hʌʃt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.93 in modern English

Syllables: hushed
IPA: /hʌʃt/

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.

verb

simple past and past participle of hush

Example Sentences

"So awe-inspiring was the sight that we spoke only in hushed whispers."

Inflected Forms

more hushed (comparative) most hushed (superlative)

Derived Forms

hushedly hushedness unhushed

Synonyms

muted subdued quiet

Rhymes With

crushed rushed brushed flushed blushed gushed yasht

Questions

How do you pronounce hushed?: The recorded pronunciation is /hʌʃt/.
What does hushed mean?: Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.

How to pronounce hushed

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